Captain Kangaroo, Bob Keeshan, dies at 76

Dyre Straits · Jan 23, 2004, 09:31 PM

"MONTPELIER, Vt. - Bob Keeshan, who gently entertained and educated generations of children as television's walrus-mustachioed Captain Kangaroo, died Friday at 76.

By CHRISTOPHER GRAFF, Associated Press Writer"

Details here

Many of us grew up watching the Captain, Mr. Green Jeans, Tom Terrific, and so many other characters. Those of the 'younger' generation may not realize the impact the Captain had on many of the later 'children's shows' that came along. But, his influence was enormous.

He'll be greatly missed.

Malus · Jan 24, 2004, 05:27 AM

shortstuff · Jan 24, 2004, 05:42 AM

He will be missed.

drakesteakn · Jan 24, 2004, 05:56 AM

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Originally posted by shortstuff
He will be missed.

i feel the same way.

Ev!L-aLphA · Jan 24, 2004, 05:58 AM

i dont think i know him but death is always sad

DarkFoss · Jan 24, 2004, 07:15 AM

Very Sad news indeed

This is the second man to die this week that left me with so many happy childhood memories. The first being Ray Rayner. I just adored him as Oliver O’Oliver .

"The man who entertained generations of Chicago children with Chelveston the Duck, Cuddley Duddley and morning turtle races is dead.

Ray Rayner, who hosted the morning kid show “Ray Rayner and Friends” on WGN for nearly 20 years, and also played clown Oliver O’Oliver on the Bozo Show, died this morning of pneumonia in a hospital in Fort Myers, Fla., where he had been living in retirement, according to his daughter, Christina Miller. He was 84."

BY ART GOLAB Staff Reporter Chicago Sun-Times

digitalwanderer · Jan 24, 2004, 02:21 PM

I was much more of a Ray Rayner kid, I still got a lifesize Cuddly Duddly doll somewhere.

Both will be missed greatly.

swimtech · Jan 24, 2004, 03:03 PM

Greatly missed indeed.

You could see the love for the children in his face (looking back with 20/20...).

I used to wake up to him every morning and carry a pretend set of keys around (his keys on a big ring) while the opening music played and put them on a hook (like he did) on the side of a desk right when he did to made the music stop.

Dyre Straits · Jan 24, 2004, 11:53 PM

I guess this (the passing of Capt. Kangaroo) touches me considerably more than our younger members because I'm likely one of the oldest members here. I actually recall the premiere episodes of the show back in 1955.

I even convinced my mom to order the special 'film' that was offered by the show that was used to place over the TV screen so that we kids could trace a drawing that was being done during the program. (This, of course, became abandoned once it was discovered that we shouldn't sit so close to the TV screen during programs.)

And, we were always encouraged to 'put on [our] thinking caps' during certain segments. It's a phrase that is still widely used in our society.

The impact of the gentle Capt. Kangaroo was felt by many for over 30 years.

toddsmack2k · Jan 25, 2004, 01:50 AM

I remember watching him in the early 80's. Sad how life is and that we lose alot of our past. A piece of history has once again passed on.

mainman · Jan 25, 2004, 04:23 AM

Dont know him...but still...sorry to hear it...

mbeeston · Jan 25, 2004, 10:51 AM

cought the late end of his shows.. i'll miss him even though i can't remeber his show much

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Jan 24, 2004, 05:42 AM	#3
shortstuff Sweetness Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,835 Rep Power: 0	He will be missed. __________________ [color=Indigo]Joe "Roadee" Dawson R.I.P my friend. You will be missed [/color] If we keep doing what we've always done, we'll keep getting what we've always got.

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Ev!L-aLphA \| n f e c t e D Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 4,111 Rep Power: 0	i dont think i know him but death is always sad __________________ R.I.P 8/8/04 4/21/08

Jan 24, 2004, 07:15 AM	#6
DarkFoss HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 688 Rep Power: 0	Very Sad news indeed This is the second man to die this week that left me with so many happy childhood memories. The first being Ray Rayner. I just adored him as Oliver O’Oliver . "The man who entertained generations of Chicago children with Chelveston the Duck, Cuddley Duddley and morning turtle races is dead. Ray Rayner, who hosted the morning kid show “Ray Rayner and Friends” on WGN for nearly 20 years, and also played clown Oliver O’Oliver on the Bozo Show, died this morning of pneumonia in a hospital in Fort Myers, Fla., where he had been living in retirement, according to his daughter, Christina Miller. He was 84." BY ART GOLAB Staff Reporter Chicago Sun-Times __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Jan 24, 2004, 02:21 PM	#7
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	I was much more of a Ray Rayner kid, I still got a lifesize Cuddly Duddly doll somewhere. Both will be missed greatly. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Jan 24, 2004, 03:03 PM	#8
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	Greatly missed indeed. You could see the love for the children in his face (looking back with 20/20...). I used to wake up to him every morning and carry a pretend set of keys around (his keys on a big ring) while the opening music played and put them on a hook (like he did) on the side of a desk right when he did to made the music stop. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Jan 25, 2004, 01:50 AM	#10
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	I remember watching him in the early 80's. Sad how life is and that we lose alot of our past. A piece of history has once again passed on. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Jan 25, 2004, 04:23 AM	#11
mainman Mr. Nobody Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OmniPresent Nightwatcher Posts: 5,961 Rep Power: 71	Dont know him...but still...sorry to hear it... __________________

Jan 25, 2004, 10:51 AM	#12
mbeeston HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: alberta, canada (thats north of the usa people) Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 68 System Specs	cought the late end of his shows.. i'll miss him even though i can't remeber his show much __________________ R.I.P Roadee - you will be missed T_T peace,love, and war... 3 things people look for... "if your going off the deep end, show off, do a cannon ball!" - me